Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Forever are the stories The ones who end And whole are the songsThe ones that don't

But some stories are leftBy the author unfinishedAnd some painters let leaveA slash of color bright

Some they intendSome they forgetSome are simply funSome they just won't

How I wish it wasIntended, forgotten Or left by designO how I wishI wishI wish for A Memory of Light.

[Update: Memory of Light is being released in three parts now. The first part got released recently. It is called The Gathering Storm and is written by Brandon Sanderson with the help of Robert Jordan's notes and dictations. Apparently, Jordan was dictating notes for Memory of Light in the last week of his death. More than his love for his story, I think it shows his respect for his fans' desire. I read the book slowly, afraid it would finish too soon and yet it did. I almost feel reverence for Jordan, despite having reserved so much of it for Tolkien.

Dear Robert Jordan, your fans will always love your stories and by extension, you. Sanderson is doing a good job with your legacy. Rest in Peace. ]